We recently planted tulip bulbs in preparation for the Spring! Here are some of our Lead Gardener, Susie’s, tips for planting bulbs, prepping them for the Winter, and growing them in the Spring!⁠ ⁠ 🌷Specialty bulbs need to be ordered early... most places sell out and they should be stored in a cool dark environment until ready to plant.⁠ ⁠ 🌷Check your zone recommendations for planting times.⁠ ⁠ 🌷They must be planted in soil that drains well. She added extra compost to the soil.⁠ ⁠ 🌷Water the

The tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) is a fast-growing tree that can reach heights up to nearly 200’, making it the tallest deciduous tree in temperate North America. This native tree grows rapidly for decades with straight, unbranched trunks that can create cathedral-like columns when trees are present together. You can see this effect right here at Mt. Cuba when walking along the Woods Path, as in this video. More often growing 90-120’ tall, this species needs a large area to grow and does